The Nonagon: Bulletin of the New Hampshire Numismatic Association

THE

NON AGON

FALL - 1970

NEW HAMPSHIRE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

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NEW HAMPSHIRE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION

Vol. 8, No. 1 N 0 N A G 0 N Fall 1970 P. l6l

|W. H. N. A. FALL MEETING IN PORTSMOUTH NEW ENGLAND NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION TO

SEPTEMBER 20 HOLD CONVENTION IN BEDFORD, N.H.

New Hampshire Numismatic Association
will hold its Fall meeting at Holiday Inn,
Jet. of Rts. 1, 4, and 95, Portsmouth.

The regular monthly coin and stamp bourse
will be held during the day with Charles
'Seaman, chairman. John Wiggin and Mark
Gazaway with Seaman are the committee for
the meeting. Business session is planned
for 3 P.M.

Any clubs interested in sponsoring the
N.H.N.A. Convention next April should make
a bid for it at this meeting. Our part in
hosting the New England Numismatic Associa-
tion Convention at Sheraton-Way farer , Oct.
22-25 will also be discussed. It is cus-
tomary to present a uniface bronze medal
to the best exhibit at this meeting. If
you want a bourse table contact Seaman,

Box 698, Ogunquit, Maine.

TRI-STATE COLLECTORS' EXHIBITION
SEPT. 26-27, CONCORD COMMUNITY CENTER

A wide variety of interesting exhibits
attracts many people to Tri-State Collec-
tors' Exhibition each year. The bourse
has dealers from a wide area with both
coins and stamps. The 15th annual show is
earlier than usual on account of the NENA
show at Bedford, N.H. However, response
has been very good and an excellent show
is anticipated. Bourse chairman, Leon
Savoy, 20 Holly St., Concord, N.H. has a
few tables available at $25.

There will be wooden nickels at 2 for
25^ and special cachets will show the State
House. The special postal station will
have old stamps for sale at face value.

The many fine trophies including the
Governor's Trophy offer a strong incentive
to enter exhibits. Contact Harold Fear son,
Epsom, Helen Young, or William Upton, Con-
cord, or Louis Bergeron, Franklin for a
brochure listing classes, etc.

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A n a A^v 7Vn a r. a

) Maine Numismatic Association Fall Show
will be Sept. 12-13, at Holiday Inn,
Augusta, Maine.

The biggest numismatic event ever held
in New Hampshire will take place Oct. 22,
23, 24, & 25, 1970 at the Sheraton-Way-
farer, Bedford, N.H. New Hampshire Numis-
matic Association is hosting the 26th
Annual Conference and Convention of New
England Numismatic Association, the first
in New Hampshire.

More than 40 dealers will have bourse
tables, with a wide variety of choice
items including Ancient coins and rarities
of all kinds. Grovenor C. Nudd, 15 Cross
St., Penacook, N.H. , bourse chairman, has
a few tables available at $65.

We are working on details for exhibits
of a N.H. colonial coin which is rarer
than the 1913 nickel or 1804 dollar.
Franklin Mint will exhibit their products
and show movies of their operation. There
are many fine awards offered for competi-
tive exhibits in 8 different classes, and
everyone will receive recognition. Write
Exhibit Chairman William Prince, Sr.,
Raymond, for information and entry blank.
He still has a few exhibit cases for sale
at $10.

Colony Coin Co. will conduct an auc-
tion of choice and popular items on Fri-
day evening and Saturday afternoon.

Silver medals numbered 1 thru 26 exclud-
ing #12 will be auctioned. Bids may be
sent to Box 391> Concord, N.H. before
Oct. 20. Medals include bronze $1, gold
plated $2.50, silver $5, Official 3 hole
holder is $2.50. Wooden nickels are 8
for $1. Orders may be sent to Box 391>
Conoord, N.H. with checks made out to
NENA.

Program starts with Early Bird re-
ception Thursday evening at 8 P.M. Reg-
istration and hospitality room open at

9 A.M. Friday and Saturday. Dealers and
exhibitors set up from 10 A.M. to 12
Friday and the bourse and exhibit will be
open to the public at noon Friday until

10 P.M; 10 A.M. to 10 P.M. Saturday and
10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Sunday. A banquet with
speaker will be held Saturday evening,
and a club activities breakfast will be
held Sunday morning.

Vol. 8, No. 1

HONAGOH

Fall 1970

P. 162

ANNIVERSARY MEDAL ISSUES POPULAR FOR N.H.
TOWN CELEBRATIONS

Anniversary medals have been issued by

19 New Hampshire towns in the last two
years, compared to 17 in the previous 4
years as listed in Fall 1968 Nonagon. All
issues included bronze and silver medals.
Several have included gold or gold plated
or both. Belmont had copper also. Quan-
tities struck vary widely from less than
10 gold to 5000 bronze for Concord. Many
factors influence demand, resulting in
some issues selling out quickly and high
prices realized in a short time. Others
hold steady when supply was ample for de-
mand and some remain unsold.

Issue prices were $2 to $3*50 for
bronze, $7.50 to $10.50 for silver, $3 to
$5 for copper or gold plated, and $50 to
$100 for solid gold. Colebrook gold sold
at auction for $90 to $175 each. The last
Harrisville bronze brought $11 at auction,
and #1 silver brought over $100 in one
auction. Low numbers and other special
numbers are often sold at auction at
several dollars over the issue price.

Towns contemplating issue of medals would
do well to discuss quantities, design,
size, and sale practices with Leon Savoy,

20 Holly St., Concord, N.H. who has been
in close touch with results of most of the
issues. Leon Savoy and David Kiley pre-
pared list at right.

WOODEN NICKELS ISSUED

Harrisville issued wooden nickels in
three colors and Colebrook had four dif-
ferent for their celebrations this year,
j The Tri-State Collectors' Exhibition will
have two colors, red and purple, showing
a New Hampshire colonial coin with pine
trde and "American Liberty". The same
design is available in blue, green, and
brown for the N.E.N.A. show. There are
also 200 sets of 5 wooden nickels with the
same design as the N.E.N.A. 1970 medal.

Any of the above are available by writing
Box 391 > Concord, N.H. All for $2 post-
paid. \

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DEATH OF MARVIN PERKINS IS BLOW TO

N. H. N. A.

Marvin Perkins, Charter Member #8 of
N.H.N.A. died suddenly June 4 at age of
48. He was an active and enthusiastic
member who designed the official seal for
N.H.N.A. He also designed the medal
issued for the 5th anniversary of N.H.N.A.
and designed one side of the 1970 medal
for the New England Numismatic Associa-
tion. The huge quantity of floral trib-
utes was most impressive, showing the high
esteem in which Mr. Perkins was held by
his many friends. Our sincerest sympathy
is extended to his fine family.

N.H. COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS FROM 1965

Town

Silver

Concord

1000

Conway

500

Croydon

250

Deerfield

500

Lee

500

Stratham

300

Tamworth

500

Atkinson

500

Ashland

fO 500

Henniker

300

Laconia

2000

Meredith

1500

Salisbury

300

Seabrook

1000

Sunapee

500

Madbury

300

Rindge

, 4oo

Belmont

lu 300

Brookline

/0 500

Bristol

"7S£ 500

Derry

10 * 500

Londonderry

/c^ 4oo

Windham

(6' 300

Goshen

/ 0- 250

Kingston

iO 2000

Shelburne

/0- 400

Surry

S-*- 51 - 300

Springfield

/o 200

Tilton

to- 500

Colebrook

/0« 750

Sanbornton

/£>* 500

Wolfeboro

'O' 1000?

Strafford ( Q 40 500

Harrisville

250

Columbia

r* 350

Stewartstown ^3 350

Bronze, Gold, Other
5000
1000
1000
2000
1000
1000
1000

1000 7 I f

1000 X&

950 100

2000
2500
500
2500

1000 25

550

1000 rn -
500^ 0 2& h 200c S 3
1000 3 *? #?^

5001 s ! 0 (small)

750

750

500 2 ^

500 p. V-
2000 1
800

500 1 '

600 X s 0

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J. & E. Brewer, Dec. 26, 1862, 250. Border of black and white squares. 25 in
both top corners with "Twenty-five Cents" between. "Redeemable at the Store of/j. &. E.
Brewer, Gorham, N.H./in Current Bank Bills in sums of one dollar/and upwards." Line
for signature. "No. . Gorham, Dec. 26, 1862." Very Rare, (illustrated last

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'7T7 M. Bailey, Nov. 21, 1862, 100, 250, and 50^. (Probably a 50 also). Printed'
in green with value overprint in red by McFarland & Jenks, Concord, N.H. Redeemable ,
at Bank of Newbury, Wells River, Vt. Vignettes include young eagle's head, nymphs

aead with plumed headdress on 10^; hen with

emerging from flower bud, and female head wim pxiuucu ucnuui coo wu j-vy-, ^

chickens, girl's head, and flower bud with nymphs on 250; two children, and girl '<
swimmer on 500. Since the denominations have B, C, and D respectively, it is likely ^ ( L c ,

that there was a 50 with A. Reverses printed "A. & M. BAILEY, /dealer in/Dry & West L L'^ -

India Goods/Haverhill, N.H." in oblong frame with rounded corners and fancy ornaments.

Value overprinted in red. Very rare and unusual ip redemption at different state
from issue . . . u S T \ lifU^ ,/V^C^t,

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M.F. Little, Dec. 1, 1862. 100, 500. The 100 has border with scalloped line on

the outside with scalloped line of dots inside. Top corners have 10 on oval labels
with fancy ornaments at each end. "Hill, N.H., Dec. 1, 1862./GOOD FOR between;

"TEN CENTS," in large fancy letters across center; "in Current Funds, when pre-/
sented in sums of even Dollars/AT MY STORE." below; right, girl swimmer; left, hen
and chicks; below, "McFarland & Jenks’ Print. Space for signature. Reverse "M.F.

LITTLE,/ Depot Store, Hill, N.H. /dealer in/Dry and West India Goods and Groceries,/
also /Manufacturer of Granite State Matches." in double line rectangular frame. The
500 is similar but girl writing replaces other vignettes. Both very rare.

HILLSBORO

Valley Lodge I.O.O.F. #43, Nov. 25, 1862, 50, 250. "No." and "D" in top corners
of 50. "VALLEY LODGE 1.0. of O.F. No. 43" curved across. "Five 5 Cents/cashier
of the/VALLEY BANK, HILLSBOROUGH, N.H. /pay to the bearer/5 cents in current funds
when presented in sums of even dollars. /Hillsborough, /Nov. 25, 1862. .. .Sect .

Printed in red. Signed in black "J.H.L. Newell. Reverse in green shows seal with
man, woman, and child, mountains, etc. with "Valley Lodge 1.0. of O.F. HILLSBORO
BRIDGE, N.H./lNSTD. APRIL 9th, 1858." The 250 is similar but violet front with B
top right. 2nd blue back. Both very rare. /Qfjp Q iy& fo ^

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H0PKINT0N

James Fellows, July 25, 1864, 30. Double frame with 3 in large fancy : frame aUo
unper left. Large red 3 right center with "Hopkinton, N.H. July 25, 1864 above; jQ (f
"GOOD" and "FOR" either side of red 3; also "THREE" and "CENTS". "James Fellows, ^ V t
Dealer in (bottom of 3) English and/West India Goods, will pay Three Cents to th
bearer, in current funds, when presented at his/Store. (signed) James Fellows/ J h-

McFarland & Jenks’ Print." Reverse, large 3 in very fancy frame. Very Rare. ^ uv

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Vol VIII

No. 1

NONAGON

Fall, 1970

P. 164

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Belknap County Bank, Dec. 1, 1862, 100 & 250. Upper right corner has 10 on fancy
round label. Fine double frame with "Laconia, N.H. Dec 1st, 1862. No. /BELKNAP

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COUNTY BANK" (curved)/"Pay the bearer/TEN CENTS/when presented in sums of even
Dollars./" Cornucopia, barrels, bale, and ships. Line for signature at right. Below
"P. Groom & Co. Boston" (printer). The 250 is similar but different vignette with
anchor, men, and more ships. Both rare.

Unknown, no date, 250. Upper left has 25 on fancy round label and upper right has
girl swimming. Between "BELKNAP CO. /BANK/LACONIA, N.H." Curved "Pay the bearer
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS A./" "in current funds/when presented with my Checks in sums of
even Dollars./ To the Cashier/No. . . ./P. Groom & Co., Boston", Space for signature.

even Dollars./ To the Cashier/No. . . ./P. Groom & C
Very rare. ry f /SU/m

J 0 ~ ji] LANCASTER

Geo, C, Williams, no date, 50 > 100, & 250. Double ropelike border with value on
labels at both top corners. "Geo. C. Williams" and value/spelled out in curve on
fancy label between. "Payable in Current Bank Bills/in sums of One Dollar & up-
wards/at Office of (Signed) Geo. C. Williams". Across left end "Lancaster/N.H./"

The 100 and 250 were numbered but 50 were not. All rare.

LISBON

Parker & Young, Nov. 1, 1862, 250. Same frame and same labels and ornaments as
Hill. Printed in green. "THE UNDERSIGNED" between labels at top with 25 on labels
and "XXV" below each. "Will pay to the Bearer/TWENTY-FIVE CENTS, /in Current Funds,
when presented in sums of even/Dollars at their Store."/ "25" bottom center with
"Lisbon, N.H./Nov. 1, 1862" left; Right, (signature) "Parker & Young" (brown ink);
"McFarland & Jenks' Print." below. Reverse, fancy rectangular frame with "PARKER &
YOUNG, /Lisbon, N.H. /Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing/Hard Ware, Furniture, /West India
Goods and Groceries."

LONDONDERRY

Richardson's, no date, 30. Brown. Plain single line frame with inner frame
having fancy corners and heavy line between on sides. 3 in each corner. Center
has design similar to 30 silver obverse with UNION at top and FOREVER at bottom.

Reverse design of 30 silver each side. Above "Good for three cents/at RICHARDSON’S/
Londonderry, N. Hampshire". Below, No. (134)/ SHOE MANUFACTORY & STORE/Signed
"Warren Richardson".

Unknown, Jan. l6, I863, 100. Double scalloped border. Top corners have "10"
with "Wilson’s Crossing. . .Londonderry, N.H." between. "Register" vertically near top
center with vertical line. Left "X" and plumed female head like on Haverhill 100.

Wavy line of dashes above and below. Right "No.", "10" in double circle, and

for number. Below FOR VALUE RECEIVED, I promise to pay/ or bearer, TEN

CENTS/in Goods, or in Current Funds when presented in sums of even dollars. /Jan. l6,
1863". Fancy design at bottom, right. Very rare.

LOUDON

H.F. Ba(t)chelder, Jan. 1, 1864, 30. Border heavy line outside thin line.

Printed in green with red 3 overprint. "Loudon, N.H.' Jan. 1, 1864/GOOD FOR/THREE
CENTS/payable op demand/in United States Currency, when pre~/sented at the Store of I '
H.F. Bat chelder. /Loudon, N.H. /No. (158) (signed) "H.F. Bachelder" Below border
"McFarland & Jenks' Print." Scarce.

N 0 N A G 0 N

Fall, 1970

P. 165

Vol. 8, No. 1

NEW ENGLAND NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
26 th Annual Conference and Convention, Oct. 22, 23, 24, and 25, 1970

Sheraton-Way farer, Junct. Rts. 3 and 101, near Rt. 93> Bedford, N.H.
BIGGEST NUMISMATIC EVENT EVER HELD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

More than 40 bourse dealers from Virginia to Ohio and Canada

Outstanding Exhibits, including Franklin Mint and Rare N.H. Colonial Coin Planned

Educational Program including movies, speakers, and panel of experts.

BIG AUCTION BY COLONY COMPANY, Box 501, NEWTONVILLE, MASS. 02160

Medals showing N.H. Colonial Coin - Bronze, Silver, and Gold Plated
8 varieties of wooden nickels with similar design.

Hosted by New Hampshire Numismatic Association

Contact N.E.N.A. President, Wayne S. Rich, Box 391, Concord, N.H. for information.

TRI-STATE COLLECTOR S’ EXHIBITION
Concord Community Center, 39 Green St., Concord, N.H.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sunday, Sept, 27, Noon to 6 P.M.

Fifteenth Annual Show and Bourse

ONE OF THE LARGEST EXHIBITIONS IN THE EAST OF COINS, STAMPS, DOLLS, BOTTLES, ETC.

Dealers from Canada and most of the Northeastern States

GOVERNOR'S TROPHY FOR BEST IN SHOW

Many more fine trophies in various classes including the following:

Philatelic: U.S., Foreign Topical

Numismatic: Coins, Paper Currency, Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous: Such as dolls, guns, minerals, buttons, etc.

Special New Hampshire Material: Any type

Junior Exhibitors: Philatelic, Numismatic, Miscellaneous

Brochure, entry blanks, and details available from Harold Pearson, Epsom, N.H.

SPECIAL POSTAL STATION with obsolete stamps - SPECIAL EXHIBITION CACHETED CGVERS

Wooden Nickels Door Prizes

Bourse Chairman: Leon Savoy, 20 Holly Street, Concord, N.H. Tel. 603-224-495o

General Chairman: Louis Bergeron, Franklin, N.H.

Collectors of coins and other numismatic material formed the New Hampshire
Numismatic Association to promote friendship and cooperation between individuals 4

and clubs of New Hamp shire and surrounding areas. Directors include the presidents
of air New Hampshire Coin clubs. Meetings held in different areas of the state
feature educational programs, exhibits, social hour and trading. The annual meeting
and convention held in April includes an auction and a bourse with dealers from
Canada and the Northeast. Members adm it ted free to all meetings.

The Nonagon, a bulletin issued three times a year, includes special features on
New Hampshire numismatics including Colonial Currency, early banknotes, Civil War tokens,
medals and wooden nickels issued for town anniversaries, etc. Contributions are invited.
Many rare items have been pictured and discussed.

Club meeting dates and activities are announced as available, as well as activities
of interest in surrounding areas. Advertising is accepted at the rate of $8 for a full
page, $5 for a half a page, $3 for l/4 page, or $2 for l/8 page. Same ad 3 times for
2| the single rate. Advertising manager is G.C. Nudd, 15 Cross St., Penacook, N.H.

A library has been formed with many interesting books and periodicals available
to members on request to Librarian Jerome G. Hurley, 18 Wilbur St., Keene, N.H.

Membership is only $1 per year for adults and 500 for junior members under 18.

Life memberships at $50 for anyone 25 or younger, $10 for anyone 65 or older. Others
add $1 for each year tinder age 65. Treasurer Omer Soucy, Box 652, Nashua, N.H. 0306C
will issue membership cards. Join for 2 or more years at a time if you wish.

TODAY’S BEST BARGAIN IS MEMBERSHIP IN NEW HAMPSHIRE NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION. JOIN NOW!

THE NONAGON

Bulletin of the New Hampshire Numismatic Association
Wayne S. Rich, Editor and Corresponding Secretary
Box 391, Concord, N.H. 03301

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